The Next Crash11/19/18 - Teamsters local 570Nov. 19, 2018 | ECONOMY | […] The combination of stagnant wages with most economic gains going to the top is once again endangering the economy. Most Americans are still living in the shadow of the Great Recession that started in December 2007 and officially ended in June 2009. More have jobs, to be sure. But they haven’t seen any rise in their wages, adjusted for inflation.

AMFA-ASA Virgin America Transition Agreement Discussions Update #711/19/18 - AMFANovember 19, 2018 -- On November 15, 2018, AMFA and Alaska Airlines have reached a Tentative Agreement on an Alaska Airlines -Virgin America Transition Agreement. We also received a commitment letter from Kurt Kinder stating timelines that upon ratification of this agreement he will bring current outsourced line maintenance on Airbus aircraft under our Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

The Next Crash11/19/18 - Teamsters Local 355Nov. 19, 2018 | ECONOMY | […] The combination of stagnant wages with most economic gains going to the top is once again endangering the economy. Most Americans are still living in the shadow of the Great Recession that started in December 2007 and officially ended in June 2009. More have jobs, to be sure. But they haven’t seen any rise in their wages, adjusted for inflation.

BOCH CENTER THEATERS CONTRACT RATIFICATION MEETING11/19/18 - IATSE Local B4 BOCH CENTER WANG AND SHUBERT THEATERS - 2018 - 2021 CONTRACT RATIFICATION MEETING SCHEDULED
Negotiations between the Boch Center Management and IATSE Local B4 Union are at a stage where we are ready to present the details to the membership.
We will hold a Ratification meeting on Monday, December 10 at the Transportation Bldg. at 6PM for this purpose.

Clerk Craft to convert 9 PSE's...11/19/18 - APWU Cleveland Area LocalFROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT…
A.P.W.U.’s efforts have resulted again in Cleveland’s most senior Clerk Craft PSE’s being converted to career employees. The effective date(s) are: Saturday, November 24, 2018,(corrected) where a total of 9 PSE’s will enjoy the benefits and security of full-time status.

The Next Crash11/19/18 - Teamsters Local 992Nov. 19, 2018 | ECONOMY | […] The combination of stagnant wages with most economic gains going to the top is once again endangering the economy. Most Americans are still living in the shadow of the Great Recession that started in December 2007 and officially ended in June 2009. More have jobs, to be sure. But they haven’t seen any rise in their wages, adjusted for inflation.

The Next Crash11/19/18 - Teamsters Local 888Nov. 19, 2018 | ECONOMY | […] The combination of stagnant wages with most economic gains going to the top is once again endangering the economy. Most Americans are still living in the shadow of the Great Recession that started in December 2007 and officially ended in June 2009. More have jobs, to be sure. But they haven’t seen any rise in their wages, adjusted for inflation.

Members Hard at Work11/18/18 - Local 755 UNITED SERVICE WORKERS UNIONUSWU Local #755 members began opening provisional ballots at 7:30am on Saturday, November 17th.

IBEW - 21 Days of Giving Toy & Coat Drive Kicks Off Today!11/16/18 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 21IBEW 21 Days of Giving Toy & Coat Drive kicks off today!
As we enter the holiday season it is time for us to once again brighten the holidays for children who are assisted by charities in the areas where we live and work. The IBEW - 21 Days of Giving Toy and Coat Drive kicks off today and will run through December 8th.

NorCal Camp Fire11/15/18 - IBEW Local 100This message was sent to us from our Brothers in Local 340.
Brothers and Sisters,
I am sending this email out to let you know we have a GoFundMe page setup to help our members and contractors affected by the Camp Fire. As you know this has been the deadliest fire in California’s history.

Board and 401k Trustee Ballots Mailed11/15/18 - IATSE Local 33Hello All,
The ballots were mailed on November 14, 2018, for the Board of Directors and 401(k) Trustee positions. The ballots need to be returned by a certain date so READ THE DIRECTIONS….. Please….

Trump’s Nafta Plan Could Be Upended by Democrats’ House Takeover11/15/18 - Teamsters local 570Nov. 15, 2018 | TRADE AGREEMENTS | […] Democrats and their allies in manufacturing unions — who have remained neutral on the proposed pact — maintain that the new requirements, while an improvement on the original Nafta, do not go far enough.

Trump’s Nafta Plan Could Be Upended by Democrats’ House Takeover11/15/18 - Teamsters Local 355Nov. 13, 2018 | TRADE AGREEMENTS | […] Democrats and their allies in manufacturing unions — who have remained neutral on the proposed pact — maintain that the new requirements, while an improvement on the original Nafta, do not go far enough.

Trump’s Nafta Plan Could Be Upended by Democrats’ House Takeover11/15/18 - Teamsters Local 992Nov. 15, 2018 | TRADE AGREEMENTS | […] Democrats and their allies in manufacturing unions — who have remained neutral on the proposed pact — maintain that the new requirements, while an improvement on the original Nafta, do not go far enough.

Amazon and America’s Real Divide11/15/18 - Teamsters Local 992Nov. 14, 2018 | AMERICA'S MIDDLE CLASS | […] As the Times’ Emily Badger has reported, the digital economy has been great for places like Seattle, New York, metropolitan Washington, and the other big talent hubs like San Francisco, Boston, and LA. But it’s left behind much of the rest of the country. The result is widening inequalities of place.

Thank you to the LakeErieLoop Group11/15/18 - Aluminum Cans for Burned ChildrenMany thanks to Joyce and Bill Murar for another successful year raising funds for young pediatric burn survivors at the LakeErieLoop. They have worked tirelessly since 2003 (15 years) to raise money for Camp Phoenix and for Fire Safety Education. Thank you from ACBC and all the young burn survivors who benefit from your generosity.

Trump’s Nafta Plan Could Be Upended by Democrats’ House Takeover11/15/18 - Teamsters Local 888Nov. 15, 2018 | TRADE AGREEMENTS | […] Democrats and their allies in manufacturing unions — who have remained neutral on the proposed pact — maintain that the new requirements, while an improvement on the original Nafta, do not go far enough.

Amazon and America’s Real Divide11/14/18 - Teamsters local 570Nov. 14, 2018 | AMERICA'S MIDDLE CLASS | […] As the Times’ Emily Badger has reported, the digital economy has been great for places like Seattle, New York, metropolitan Washington, and the other big talent hubs like San Francisco, Boston, and LA. But it’s left behind much of the rest of the country. The result is widening inequalities of place.

Amazon and America’s Real Divide11/14/18 - Teamsters Local 355Nov. 14, 2018 | AMERICA'S MIDDLE CLASS | […] As the Times’ Emily Badger has reported, the digital economy has been great for places like Seattle, New York, metropolitan Washington, and the other big talent hubs like San Francisco, Boston, and LA. But it’s left behind much of the rest of the country. The result is widening inequalities of place.

The Freedom Foundation Wants Your Information11/14/18 - IBEW Local 483ATTENTION - CITY OF TACOMA EMPLOYEES!!!
YOUR INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED BY THE FREEDOM FOUNDATION!!!
The Freedom Foundation has filed a public disclosure request for your information from the City of Tacoma, and according to the City they are required to provide this information.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1811/13/18 - Teamsters Local 179The Teamsters Local 179 General Membership meeting will be held on Sunday, November 18 at 10:00 a.m. at the Local 179 membership hall located at 990 NE Frontage Road in Joliet.
Hope to see you there.

Today's Labor History11/13/18 - Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen
Check out this week's Labor History Today podcast. On this week's show: Mark Dudzic remembers Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Union activist Karen Silkwood, who died on November 13, 1974. And we look into the origins of Haymarket Martyr’s Day on November 11.

Healthcare and Labor Rights: Unions’ Congressional Wish List11/13/18 - Teamsters local 570Nov. 13, 2018 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | Health care, infrastructure, and education top labor’s immediate wish list now that Democrats have won control of the House, along with protecting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid from assaults euphemistically termed “entitlement reform.

Healthcare and Labor Rights: Unions’ Congressional Wish List11/13/18 - Teamsters Local 992Nov. 13, 2018 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | Health care, infrastructure, and education top labor’s immediate wish list now that Democrats have won control of the House, along with protecting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid from assaults euphemistically termed “entitlement reform.

Healthcare and Labor Rights: Unions' Congressional Wish List11/13/18 - Teamsters Local 355November 13, 2018 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | Health care, infrastructure, and education top labor’s immediate wish list now that Democrats have won control of the House, along with protecting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid from assaults euphemistically termed “entitlement reform.

AMFA National Annual Membership Survey Notice – 201811/13/18 - AMFANovember 13, 2018 -- In accordance with Article IX, Section 3 of the AMFA Constitution, the National Executive Council is conducting the annual survey of the AMFA membership. This survey is being conducted by the internet, and all active members in good standing may participate. Note: Any member whose membership dues, fees, and/or assessment obligations have not been reconciled is a member in bad standing and, therefore, is ineligible to participate.

DMEA Members Donate for Dream Come True of Western Connecticut11/13/18 - UPSEUDuring the month of October 2018, the Danbury Municipal Employees Association (DMEA), UPSEU Local 424, members Maureen McCann (Engineering) and Dot Gulya-Stasny (Public Works Division) organized a successful donation rally for Dream Come True of Western Connecticut. The organization graciously benefits seriously, chronically and terminally ill children.

November Meeting Notice11/13/18 - Greater Kansas City AFL-CIOThis month's meetings will be held on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at the Argosy Casino, located at 777 NW Argosy Casino Parkway, Riverside, MO. The Executive Board Meeting will be held at 4:00 PM and the Delegate Meeting at 5:30 PM in the Athens Room located on the 2nd Floor of the Casino.

OPM Open Season11/13/18 - Charlotte Area Local APWUOpen Season is November 12 - December 10, 2018. Go to this link for more information
https://www.opm.

A/V PowerPoint & Keynote Classes11/13/18 - IATSE Local 33The Training Committee is offering A/V PowerPoint & Keynote Classes
Dates/Times/Location:
December 6th & 7th @ 9:00 am at IATSE Local 33, 1720 W. Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA, 91506.
Bring your Laptop and a USB or thumb drive.
If you would like to reserve a spot in this class, please use the e-mail link listed below.
Do not call the office.

HVALF Holiday Party11/13/18 - HVALF AFL-CIOYou are cordially invited to the Hudson Valley Area Labor Federation's Holiday Party
Monday, December 10 at 5:30 pm
Ship Lantern Inn - 1725 Route 9W, Milton, NY
Each year we come together to re-cap our year's work, discuss the issues that confront us and to wish each brother and sister a blessed and safe holiday.

Members Displaced by Fires11/12/18 - IATSE Local 33
Any Member displaced due to the recent fires contact, Brother Dan Melson, 661-206-9838, if you need a place to stay. Dan lives in Palmdale.